Claire Simmons - Cllr for Kensington and Chelsea ( Notting Dale)

Cllr Claire Simmons

 Labour Party  Notting Dale  (Chair, Housing and Communities Select Committee)

Email: cllr.claire.simmons@rbkc.gov.uk

Council: Kensington and Chelsea

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Housing & Communities Select Committee (Chair) Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit & Transparency Committee (Committee Member) Appointments Panel (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Leadership Team Meetings of Council-side Committees

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

37 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 17, 2025
Housing & Communities Select Committee Chair

Housing & Communities Select Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 08, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 03, 2025
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of topics, including updates on the Grenfell support programme, the council's commitments following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and the council's financial performance. The committee was also expected to review its work programme and consider the forward plan of key decisions.

November 20, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Full Council met on 22 October 2025, and addressed the borough's medium-term financial strategy, adopted an updated local code of corporate governance, and approved changes to standing orders and the municipal timetable. Councillors also debated motions on pension fund investments in temporary accommodation, becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, street scene enhancements, changes to the Integrated Care Board[^2], and council tax waivers for terminally ill residents.

October 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

4 decisions

Questions asked of Lead Members

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025

...to address questions raised by councillors regarding community funding, support for Grenfell Tower tragedy victims, council tax increases, e-bike and scooter obstructions, and the impact of National Insurance changes.

Awaiting Implementation

Questions asked of Lead Members

From: Full Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - March 05, 2025

...it received questions from councillors directed to Lead Members on various topics including community funding, Grenfell support, council tax, e-bike obstructions, and national insurance contributions, with responses and subsequent actions awaiting implementation.

Awaiting Implementation

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 4